Rooftops
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Intro: A F#m D x2
verse 1:
A
I got the scars to
F#m
remind me I've watched
D
the clocks go round
A
I've walked myself
through some days
F#m D
That have put me
A
where I am In another
time in another place
F#m D
All things might have
A
been in place But for
now I'm finding myself
F#m
Out here standing on
D
a rooftop screaming
Chorus 1:
A
Hey world are
C#m
you listening?
F#m A
Listening to me?
A
I'm here and
C#m
I'm hurting
F#m D C#m A F#m D A F#m D
To begin again
verse 2:
A
It's another time
it's another place
F#m D
We are making more
A
old days but for now
I'm finding myself
F#m
Out here standing on
D
the doorstep screaming
Chorus 2:
A
Hey world are
C#m
you listening?
F#m A
Listening to me?
A
I'm here and
C#m
I'm hurting
F#m D C#m
To begin again
A
Hey world I'm
C#m
ready to listen
F#m
Learn something
A
new I'm here
C#m
and I'm willing
F#m D C#m
To get myself through
Outro: Guitar Solo
A F#m D x3, A F#m(hold) F#m(hold)
How to play Rooftops
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.